Tucked away on a quiet street just steps from Porter Square, this sunny, spacious top-floor one-bedroom is full of charm and modern comfort. Warm, beautiful hardwood floors run throughout, and the generous bedroom includes an alcove area that's perfect for a home office or reading nook. The enormous eat-in kitchen has a gas range, a pantry, and room for everything.
Unwind on your private roof deck, and enjoy free laundry in the basement for your exclusive use.
Want to move in with nothing but a suitcase? The apartment can be rented furnished as shown or vacant, whichever suits you.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Top-floor unit with hardwood floors throughout
- Large modern eat-in kitchen with gas range and pantry
- Modern bath
- Spacious bedroom with alcove area
- Private roof deck
- Free laundry in the basement
- Removable window A/C units can be provided
- Street parking available
- Furnished or unfurnished
- No pets
Availability: January 1, 2027 or January 15, 2027
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Upfront costs are 1st month's rent and 1 month security deposit.
70 Porter Rd
Cambridge, MA 02140
Apartment building
1 bed
In-unit laundry (W/D)
What's special
Private roof deckModern bathSunny spacious top-floor one-bedroomLarge modern eat-in kitchen
Facts, features & policies
Unit features
Appliances
- Dryer
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Washer
Flooring
- Hardwood
Neighborhood: North Cambridge
Areas of interest
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Travel times
Getting around
Walk Score®
 / 100
Walker's ParadiseTransit Score®
 / 100
Excellent TransitBike Score®
 / 100
Biker's ParadiseNearby schools in Cambridge
Peabody School
Grades PK-5 • 0.4 miles7/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
8/10Student Progress Rating
6/10Rindge Avenue Upper School
Grades 6-8 • 0.4 miles8/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
9/10Student Progress Rating
7/10Cambridge Rindge and Latin School
Grades 9-12 • 1.2 miles8/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
7/10College Readiness Rating
9/10Living in Cambridge
North Cambridge sits at the city’s northern edge, with residential streets, small commercial corridors and the Alewife area shaping its feel. The Minuteman Bikeway runs through the neighborhood, while nearby Alewife Brook Reservation offers paths and open green space. Fresh Pond Reservation is also close for walking and outdoor time. The neighborhood’s history is reflected in its older homes and the former rail corridor now used for the bikeway. Red Line service at Alewife and several bus routes connect the area with other parts of Cambridge and Boston; cycling and walking are practical for local errands. Shops, cafés and casual dining cluster along Massachusetts Avenue and near the transit station, with broader shopping options nearby. For North Cambridge, median rent is $3,300 per month, with a typical range of $1,150 to $6,500.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is 70 Porter Rd located, and what is the neighborhood like?
70 Porter Rd is located at 70 Porter Rd in North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA. The surrounding area includes multiple restaurants and cafes within 2 miles, such as Cafe Rustica, Flatbread Company at Sacco's Bowl Haven, and Honeycomb Creamery.
What hospitals and medical facilities are near 70 Porter Rd?
The closest hospitals and medical facilities to 70 Porter Rd include Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates (0.6 miles away), Somerville Hospital (0.6 miles away), and Harvard University Health Services (1 mile away).
What schools are assigned to 70 Porter Rd?
The schools assigned to 70 Porter Rd include Peabody School, Rindge Avenue Upper School, and Cambridge Rindge and Latin School.
What are the grocery stores and everyday shopping options near 70 Porter Rd?
70 Porter Rd is located near 3 grocery stores, including Pemberton Farms Marketplace (0.4 miles) and Davis Square Farmers' Market (0.4 miles). Additional shopping options, including Cambridge Naturals, are approximately 0.1 miles away.
What colleges and universities are near 70 Porter Rd?
70 Porter Rd is located within 1 mile of HGSE Harvard Graduate School of Education, 1 mile of Memorial Church, and 1 mile of Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Public Policy.
